Project Coordinator (Growing Communities)

Project Coordinator (Growing Communities) Belfast (4-10 Linenhall Street, BT2 8BP) Temporary Contract (12 weeks +) Full-time - 37 hours per week Pay: £18.85 per hour About the Role We are recruiting a Project Coordinator (Growing Communities) to support environmental and community-focused projects within Belfast City Council. You will help deliver and coordinate projects that improve local green spaces, encourage community participation, and support sustainable growing initiatives across the city. This is a hands-on role working with residents, community groups, council teams, and partners. Key Responsibilities Deliver and coordinate community growing and parks projects Work with community groups, volunteers, and stakeholders Plan and support events, workshops, and activities Manage project plans, reporting, and timelines Support budgets, monitoring, and administration Work with parks teams on operational delivery Support staff and volunteers where required Ensure health & safety and risk compliance Handle issues such as antisocial behaviour or site concerns Promote inclusion, engagement, and community involvement About You You will have experience in project delivery and community engagement, ideally within environmental or horticultural settings. You are organised, confident working with people, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a busy environment. You'll also have a practical, hands-on approach and understand health & safety and risk management. Essential Requirements 1+ year's experience in project/service delivery and community engagement Eligible to work in the UK Able to provide evidence of relevant experience Desirable Qualification in horticulture, environmental studies, or related field Experience in parks, grounds maintenance, or environmental projects Public sector or local authority experience